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UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

United Arab Emirates Β· Guideline Β· UAE Government

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This charter sets out principles for developing and deploying artificial intelligence to support the UAE's strategic AI objectives. It applies to AI development and use across the country and establishes requirements for ethical and responsible AI deployment, data protection, algorithmic fairness, transparency, human oversight, and compliance with applicable laws and international agreements.

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The UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

  1. The UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence

    The UAE Charter for the Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence aims to position the UAE as a global AI hub through strategic objectives including ethical AI practices, privacy and data security protection, balancing technological progress with social values, innovation and economic growth, awareness-raising, transparency, accountability, and improving international standing, with key priorities of strengthening human-machine relationships centered on human well-being, maintaining safety standards, addressing algorithmic bias, protecting data privacy, creating transparency in AI operations, maintaining human oversight over AI decisions, and pursuing technological excellence. Human commitment to public benefit must guide AI development while prioritizing human well-being and fundamental rights, with AI coexisting in society without threatening human security or rights, requiring inclusive access to AI's advantages across all society segments and compliance with international treaties and domestic laws. Expected outcomes include increased innovation and investment, improved healthcare and education services, enhanced environmental sustainability, more efficient government services, and improved UAE rankings in global technology indices.

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